With the fate of Justin Bieber‘s career very much uncertain following the unearthing of footage of the star making racist slurs, the singer’s celebrity friends are springing to his defence.
The latest? The 20-year-old’s “mentor” Usher.
Today saw the ‘Good Kisser’ crooner pen an open letter on Instagram, re-affirming his support for Bieber.
Check it out below…
Via Usher:
At my core, I am a person that supports growth and understands without judgement, that growth often comes as a result of pain and continues effort. As I have watched Justin Bieber navigate difficult waters as a young man, I can tell you that he hasn’t always chosen the path of his greatest potential, but he is unequivocally not a racist. What he was 5 years ago was a naive child who did not understand the negative power and degradation that comes from playing with racial slurs. What he is now is a young man faced with an opportunity to become his best self, an example to the millions of kids that follow him to not make the same mistakes.
Meh.
Do you agree?
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To my correction, Usher’s latest song flop so he’s saying this for some publicity.
I’m not even mad.
To your correction? Tf kinda grammar is that?
Kiiii I didn’t know we’re writing perfect essays up in this bish!
Have several seats at Iggy’s empty concert.
Stay blessed.
Good Kisser flopped? News to everyone lol
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Bye Usher! W ya sexxxy ass!
Black people are the only people who will apologize for being victims. It’s so sad. Do you think a Muslim person would be here defending a bigot who was prejudiced towards them? No they would not. Go back to your dead career Usher. You just lost a fan.
Hollywood teaches us that you can get away with anything if you’re rich or cute enough. By the way Usher, how’s that single doing?
F*** outta here witcho wack ass Usher.
Usher, you needed to seem credible for this album but you threw that out of the window for a dude whose career is popping when yours is not.
What kind of cruel irony? Usher defends racist protege and loses credibility in the process as protege continues being star and Usher fades into irrelevancy.
Anyone else feel like a new JT album right now?
Poor unfortunate fool you are! You’re out here defending racism now Usher? Wow, you really ARE a flip flopper, flip flopping in whatever direction seems popular at the time. F*** you and your wack ass music p****.
No words.
I was actually gonna buy his new album too.
This is the only site I will come to and see comments about “flops” when the discussion is about a social issue: racism. Clearly Justin Bieber is not a racist. Do I think he was justified in making that dumb ass video? NO. but I think it’s ridiculous to judge a kid based on something he did years ago. We all f***** up as kids.
What the f*** are you talking about? Speak for yourself. Bieber knew exactly what he was saying. You missed me with the B******* ! Acting like he was f****** 6 or 7 years old. You gonna tell me Canada doesn’t teach black history? Yet he supposedly loves OUR CULTURE but disrespects us behind closed doors ( Elvis/Donald) … I’m glad its REAVLED cause what’s ever hiding in the dark will come to LIGHT past or present. Aside that you’re right many people do make offensive jokes but how many of of them videotape themselves doing it while letting it still exist????! He’s a f***** idiot. And had Bieber said some s*** about what Hitler did to the Jews best BELIEVE that ass be outta the INDUSTRY that is run by them as a unit. His career and Minutes are terminated !
^^ This comment is the perfect response.
Usher isn’t gonna dis someone who’s making him money.
He’s gotta stick up for his cash cow until the milk runs dry somehow.
Usher Puh-Lease! SOMEBODY CANCEL JUSTINIA”S LIL ASS OUT PLEASE!
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I WANT HIM CANCELLED!
What the f*** are you talking about? Speak for yourself. Bieber knew exactly what he was saying. You missed me with the B******* ! Acting like he was f****** 6 or 7 years old. You gonna tell me Canada doesn’t teach black history? Yet he supposedly loves OUR CULTURE but disrespects us behind closed doors ( Elvis/Donald) … I’m glad its REAVLED cause what’s ever hiding in the dark will come to LIGHT past or present. Aside that you’re right many people do make offensive jokes but how many of of them videotape themselves doing it while letting it still exist????! He’s a f***** idiot. And had Bieber said some s*** about what Hitler did to the Jews best BELIEVE that ass be outta the INDUSTRY that is run by them as a unit. His career and Minutes are terminated !
I agree with Usher’s approach to this matter. First, Stevie Wonder could see that JB was a child when those videos were made. A child who needed an ass whoopin from an adult. Speaking about adults, where were his parents or Scooter Braun when these tapes were made? JB was a child repeating bad racial jokes he saw on youtube, probably made by adults.
Now, lawwwd knows I am sick of white people’s desire to say the N word, but I am more upset at NFL players like Riley Cooper and Incognito threatening blacks while using the word. They got off and even got honorary black cards from many. JT treated Janet Jackson like the N word and he is black folks darling. But, it’s cool to hate Bieber, so people go HAM on a 20 yrs old over something done when he was 14 yrs old??? I can’t go there. Especially, when I do not know if that problem was already handled. Remember TMZ had these videos for years and was blackmailing JB with them. So, I am sure his camp knew about this problem.
I know you not trying to defend justina and then come for a blind person B**** sashay away!
Dear Justin: “Everything u do is based on the choices u make. it’s not based on ur parents, your past relationships, your job, the economy, the weather, or ur age that is to blame. U and only u is responsible for every decision & choice u make. Period.”
Seriously? There’s no excuse for that b*******.
Ushit just made himself look stupid. Who defends someone for being racist? Sit your ass down!!!
I’m sorry but 15-17 is NOT a child. They are young adults who know right from wrong. Justin knew what he was saying and now is trying to blame it in his age. He f***** up and is now trying to play the victim (like he always does) Do I think Justin is racist…NO. Just a ignorant fool who is ruining their already non impressive career.
He’s saying this just to save Justin’s career, because he knows the more Justin’s career proliferate, the more money in Usher’s pockets, just like how Rihanna’s successful career benefits the Carter’s bank accounts.
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Justin was in the wrong, and Usher should know better than to defend this lil D***.
@Metzo agreed.
Fine black celebs, YOU don’t think Justin is racist. But if someone was offended by not just one. But TWO videos AND there’s rumors that there is more to come, then that’s ok. We don’t have to care, buy, support or buy this little b**** music or merchandise. Now shut your ass up and let thos man (cause let’s not forget he’s 20) suffer the consequences for his actions. Clearly he’s that guy that wants to fit in with anyone and will change just to be accepted. Hell his parents didn’t want him, so there’s your problem right there.
Oh and don’t lose anymore fans you have left Usher, cause I’m a coin toss away from not buying your s***. Then that Justin that you SHOULD be concerned about will be taking your spot.
Oh,I’m disappointed in Ushit. 🙁
to ignorant people talking about usher just ruined his career like he’s the only person to support justin…i guess floyd maywheather, 50 cent, trey songs, drake & lil wayne ruined they career too huh?? cause they also defended him and if you’re not a fan anymore over this be gone!! cause your a** wasn’t a real fan anyway
LMAO, seriously?
Your defense is the main people who’d follow anyone on their knees who waved a dollar in front of them.
Poor Usher.
He must be worried about his own success if he’s choosing to try and save this fool.
Fact is Usher your pet donkey’s scandal popped off at the wrong time. We R HERE for racists. Paula Deen, Donald Sterling and Justin Bieber? Oh yes. Please point me to what show is going to let him on, what concert is going to be televised, what celebs are gonna rep him while he’s giggling about killing blacks and joining the KKK.
It’s done. Nothing you can say to pretty this up. Justin is done and with more tapes out there I’m happy for it.
i don’t care about justin or his career, i guarantee 90 % of white people have said stupid racist jokes in their lives, just like i’ve and 90 % of the black people i know have said white jokes bu 90 % of people are not celebrities and wasn’t on video.
All racism is wrong but if you think black racism towards white is equally weighted with white racism towards black you need a history lesson and FAST.
You need to stop downplaying what black people have ACTUALLY gone through just because YOU have not gone through it, because there are people walking around today who have MET great grand parents and relatives who were ACTUALLY slaves. So you tell me how they’re supposed to just “get over” the fact that people think it’s ok to be prejudiced and use the same word that was screamed at their ancestors when they were being whipped, r**** and tortured.
i have & will always love usher’s music, dancing & live shows and him defending a stupid kid making racist jokes will change that
Why didn’t Usher have someone proofread his note? “Judgement” instead of ‘judgment’ and “continues” when I’m sure he meant ‘continuous’. Those are some glaring errors right from the start. Anyway, his letter was not convincing. Bieber can’t use his age for an excuse as far as I’m concerned. He was fifteen, that’s old enough to know better. I’m not ready to just overlook the possibility that he is a racist just because Usher says he’s not.
What growth has Justin exhibited since 5 years ago? All he’s done is set a bad example for “the millions of kids that follow him,” and to me that shows Justin is the same naive child he was 5 years ago. He doesn’t show that he cares about any opportunity to truly better himself.
I’m sorry but why is this over rated boy being coddled like he is a victim? I am actually disgusted.
Stupid man.
Usher,
Why would you jeopardize your “diamond selling artist” status for Massa Bieber?
Don’t you have a brand that makes US proud that YOU should care more about?
Have you ever heard Jay-Z voice a word about the Chris/Rihanna situation?
We don’t care that much of Lil Massa anyway for you to tarnish your brand by getting involved. If he is the man he claims to be then let him deal with his own mess.
That letter was as Dry as usher weave , btw this won’t affect justin sales cus Only those crazy white fa.gs and hrny girls are buying his sht
SMDH!!! Jesus be a fence with Usher’s new album because he is so going to lose support from the fans he’s trying to get back with this statement. He should’ve kept his silence until he was asked period instead of taking to social media to address it. I think why many are hurt is that he excused his comments for being a “naive child”. Usher, 15 is NOT a child and for him to have made such comments shows that he must’ve inherently picked up racist behaviour from his parents. Usher is trying to get credibility back but all that has been thrown out the window with this. Had he said something along the lines of “I was disgusted, his age should not be excused but he isn’t racist blah blah blah” then that would’ve been more sensible. But of course, Justin’s menial talent having a** lines his pockets real good so I see why he spoke up. The dumb thing is, his career is just about over at this point so why not jump ship. Then again, Justin is white, “cute”, mediocre so I guess he’ll still bounce back while Usher fades off into irrelevancy.
I think it very easy to brand Justin as young, naive and unaware of the depth within his actions, however if that was the case, why was this young and naive boy clued up on the KKK and what they stood for?
As for he’s not racist because the majority of his friends are black people. Those are the same friends he is using to endorse his music and new bad boy image. Aren’t those friends the same ones he kept using as scapegoats when he was being investigated for drugs.
As for Usher, I wouldn’t expect anything less, in the same way Bieber is using his “friends” to make money, Usher is doing the exact same thing with Justin.
At the end of the day we only saw two videos, who knows what he says when there’s no camera around?!
At no age racial slurs are okay…wtf with all those dumb black asses standing up for JB …the only who had to do an open letter was JB no one else .
Usher BYE
Usher BYE Bye
Bye usher..it was nice listening to you..bye
F*** u ppl act like u never heard a racist joke before that doesn’t mean he’s racist ignorant yes but racist no….this thing is being blown out of proportion and only cus it’s justin beiber cus ppl do this s*** all the time and clearly he was young af when the video was made
Usher TRULY did not put much effort into that dry statement.
He really as over him as we are BUT the heifer does not want to be over THOSE CHEQUES.
Once again the root of most evil that is money will let a young man get away with the TOTAL DISRESPECT HE SHOWED BLACK PEOPLE.
What’s was the laughing Lesbian looking mushroom